What areas of law does Howard L. Nelson practice?

Howard L. Nelson focuses on Energy, Environmental, General, Government, and Litigation.

Where is Howard L. Nelson located?

Howard L. Nelson primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000.

How experienced is Howard L. Nelson?

Howard L. Nelson has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.

Is Howard L. Nelson a verified attorney?

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Howard L. Nelson

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig Llp

Washington, DC

Practicing energy in Washington since 1981.

45+: Years practicing
4.4 ★: 1 client review
3: Bar admissions

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Howard L. Nelson is a shareholder based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and General. Howard has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Washington, DC
Experience: over 45 years
Known for: Energy · Environmental · General

Handles Energy, Environmental, and General matters from Washington, DC.
Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with BV Distinguished.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Howard L. Nelson represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Howard L. Nelson

Howard L. Nelson has more than 30 years of regulatory and litigation experience, the majority of which has been related to energy matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state public utility commissions, and the Court of Appeals. His litigation experience includes representing parties in major interstate natural gas and petroleum pipeline hearings involving complex multiparty major rate cases, and in certificate, LNG licensing, restructuring, tariff, fuel, gas quality, merger, and interconnection proceedings. He also advises clients on virtually all aspects of natural gas, including LNG, and oil pipeline regulation, including project development, the design of transportation and storage services and rates, negotiating and drafting contracts, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Howard has also assisted clients with due diligence investigations concerning acquisitions and financings of electric, solar and wind assets. Finally, Howard has briefed and argued several cases at the D.C. Circuit and 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Concentrations

•Energy litigation
•Energy regulation
•Global Energy & Infrastructure

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Energy Law, 2019-2026
•Oil and Gas Law, 2018-2026
•Energy Regulatory Law, 2018-2024
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2025
•Listed, Chambers Global, Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation), 2018-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2015-2023, 2025
•Energy - Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas, 2023, 2025
•Energy - Regulatory, 2015-2022
•Energy - Transactions, 2015-2017
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Litigators in America,' 2023-2026
•Listed, Euromoney’s Expert Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Energy Law, 2015-2021
•Team Member, a Law360 'Appellate Practice Group of the Year,' 2010

Credentials

Education

American University Washington College of Law
J.D. · 1981
State University of New York at Buffalo
B.S. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Maryland
1983 · ACTIVE
New York (Inactive)
1982 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1981 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

BV Distinguished

Affiliations

Professional memberships

Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, District of Columbia Bar Association •Member, Energy Bar Association •Member, Maryland Bar Association
membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Greenberg Traurig Llp

2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20037

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Client feedback

What clients say about Howard L. Nelson

4.4

1 client review

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Common questions

What areas of law does Howard L. Nelson practice?
Howard L. Nelson focuses on Energy, Environmental, General, Government, and Litigation.
Where is Howard L. Nelson located?
Howard L. Nelson primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000.
How experienced is Howard L. Nelson?
Howard L. Nelson has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.
Is Howard L. Nelson a verified attorney?
Howard L. Nelson's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Howard L. Nelson?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 202-331-3163.